Business beat
New faces
Laurie Ross has been hired by the Clark Co. as vice president. She previously worked as a radio sales account executive and manager for Clear Channel and is a graduate of Whitworth University.
Wells Fargo Insurance Services NW has hired Patrick McLaughlin as a sales producer for the company’s commercial department. He previously worked for Pfizer Inc. He holds a master’s in business administration from George Fox University and degrees in marketing and international business from Washington State University.
Dr. Jill Jenkins has joined U.S. HealthWorks Medical Group’s Spokane Valley office. Jenkins previously worked as a wound care and hyperbaric medicine physician for Deaconess Medical Center. She has more than 25 years of medical experience, is board certified in family practice by the American Academy of Family Practice and is a graduate of the University of Washington School of Medicine.
Belsby Engineering has hired Dan Wolfe as a professional engineer.
Brad Moeller has become the designated broker and owner for Spokane Real Estate and Property Management. He previously worked as an associate broker for Windermere North Real Estate.
New position
Kootenai County Mental Health Court has selected Mary Marano as coordinator. She previously served as a probation officer for the court’s adult misdemeanor probation department.
Gifts
A $1 million anonymous donation was awarded to Hospice of North Idaho for its Hospice House capital campaign.
Second Harvest Inland Northwest received a $32,725 check from Fred Meyer, raised through the company’s annual “Bringing Hope to the Table” campaign.
Appointed
Keith Baldwin has been appointed as chief executive officer for Spokane County Medical Society. He previously served as chief appointing officer for Valley Hospital and Medical Center and as vice president of medical relations and operations for Deaconess and Valley medical centers. He holds a master’s degree in health services administration and planning from the University of Washington and a bachelor’s degree from Whitworth University.
Elected
The Washington State Bar Association’s Construction Law Section has elected Rob Crick as chairman of the 2009-2010 executive committee. Crick owns and operates Robert Crick Law Firm, PLLC in Spokane.
New business location
Home Helpers and Direct Link have moved to 411 Coeur d’Alene Ave. in Coeur d’Alene. Home Helpers specializes in providing seniors, families and individuals recovering from injury or surgery, with in-home, nonmedical care. Direct Link specializes in providing personal emergency response systems. Contact: Connie Clark at (509) 999-8440 or (208) 769-9560.
Kimmel Athletic Supply Co. has opened a Team Sales Division in Seattle. The 40-year-old, Spokane-based business operates three retail stores, in Spokane, Coeur d’Alene and Yakima, and Team Sales Divisions in Oregon and Texas.
Rivers Edge Therapeutic Massage has moved to 34705 N. Newport Highway in Chattaroy, inside the Riverside Medical Clinic. The company specializes in reducing stress and chronic pain through massage therapy. Contact: Bretta Schmidt at (509) 292-8016.
New business
Bobby Enslow, Ben Doornink and Jimmy Addington have opened Indaba Coffee Bar. The company specializes in Italian-style espresso, French press coffee and locally baked pastries, with a portion of proceeds benefitting local community organizations such as Project HOPE, an at-risk youth and gang prevention initiative in West Central Spokane. Location: 1425 W. Broadway Ave. Web site: www.indabacoffee.com.